Category Archives: LRSSB

An online portal which has transformed how light rail manages safety skills training, professional development, and competency management is celebrating its first anniversary. Developed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, the ‘Skills Hub’ has already been embraced by … Continue reading →

Representatives from tram systems across the UK recently joined a wide range of sector stakeholders to discuss advances in tramway safety since the Sandilands accident.

If you’ve been around many UK towns and cities which are lucky enough to have a tram or light rail system you will probably have noticed the “TWO LINES = STOP” boards, all part of a LRSSB led safety campaign … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of a Head of Commercial Services. Phil Hudson will be responsible for delivering a long-term commercial strategy and comes with over 20 years of experience in sales and … Continue reading →

Carly Swift, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board’s Marketing and Communications Manager, has been recognised for her efforts since joining the organisation by winning an award at the Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are leading on a project which will see a new accreditation framework for tram driver competency and professional development piloted. The aim is that it will strengthen tramway safety standard across the … Continue reading →

A new report has revealed that the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has delivered an estimated £33 million in added value to the light rail sector.

Updated modelling by the LRSSB has shown that the overall accident risk on UK tramways has fallen by more than a quarter over the past three years. The new modelling has revealed there have been enhancements across the board, with … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are always trying to strengthen partnerships both within the UK and overseas as they seek to learn from other organisations on ways to improve safety on the UK’s tram and light rail … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are demonstrating their ongoing support for the sector by announcing their sponsorship of the Tram Operator of the Year category at the National Transport Awards.

Light rail safety professionals in the UK will soon have access to more technical guidance notes thanks to a new partnership between LRSSB and the Australian arm of global infrastructure design consultancy ARUP.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have started the recruitment process for a Head of Commercial Services. This role will be responsible for the design and delivery of a commercial growth strategy and generating sustainable, scalable income streams.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have strengthened their ties with the British Standards Institute (BSI). The aim of this increased collaboration is to boost sector engagement.